Ancient Rome
Temple of portunus

Temple of portunus

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The other name of the Temple of Portunus is Temple of Fortuna Virilis, it was built in the 2nd century BC, it was dedicated to the Roman god of rivers and seaports, Portunus.

This structure have Ionic columns, the Romans used the stone to make this Temple and on all four sides of the structure it has columns. It is in a good conditions , because it was converted to a Christian church
in the 9th century.

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